As University students, or recent graduates, we are all hunting for experience. Internships, as we all know, provide opportunity to gain experience, and let’s face it we are all striving for that glowing reference we can take to job interviews. Really when we think about it, we are working to gain the skills and knowledge to become functioning employees, and influential members to the working team...
I GOT THE INTERNSHIP! I was so excited, after months of looking and waiting for ’call backs’ and replies, dealing with disappointment and difficult employers, I had found an internship. The business was a digital brand agency, named Branched, based in St. Kilda.
As a PR and Communications student I knew that I needed some real-world, hands-on experience, so that I was ready once I had finished my course.
As difficult as it is to find an internship, once you have found one, the real work begins! The need to prove your abilities and execute all roles and responsibilities of your internship, is imperative! You want to make an awesome impression...
Ever thought about gaining experience within your field as a volunteer? Ever wondered if it is really worth it or what the benefits are?
I have mentioned it before, and will mention it again – Experience is essential! ...